Two Reykjavik city council members from the Independence Party abstained from voting on a proposal by their party leader, Hildur Björnsdóttir, to initiate talks with ministers, highlighting a division within the party.

Actor Rúnar Freyr Gíslason, running for the Independence Party in Reykjavik, criticizes the current city council majority for not adequately providing basic services to residents.

After Friday's fiasco in Reykjavik, Lithuanian men's national team forward Eimantas Bendžius praised the hosts, who played until the last second.

Reykjavik Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir criticized the hasty decision to build a youth school in the Þríhyrningssvæði area of Laugardalur, noting the site is on land controlled by the Þróttur football club.

A new Maskína poll shows the Social Democratic Alliance still leading in Reykjavik city council elections, but both their and the Independence Party's support has decreased, while the Centre Party gains.

The Reykjavik city council has approved the initiation of the procurement process for construction work at Hlemmtorg and the Borgarlína (city line) around Hlemm, a project estimated to cost 1.2 billion Icelandic krónur.

Icy conditions are reported on most roads in the capital area of Reykjavik, Iceland, with snow cover on Vesturlandsvegur and Elliðavatnsvegur.

Iceland's government in Reykjavik plans to hold a referendum soon on resuming EU accession talks, potentially bringing new momentum to EU enlargement before 2029, as the NATO country has excellent conditions for integration.

The Food and Fun festival begins today in Reykjavik, transforming the city into an international kitchen where Icelandic ingredients are given new life by guest chefs from around the world.

Reykjavik Geothermal has successfully completed a funding round, raising up to $20 million (approximately 2.5 billion Icelandic Krona), with Innviðir fjárfestingar II slhf. leading the investment.

Children have returned to Grandaborg preschool in West Reykjavik after it was closed for nearly four years due to mold and underwent extensive repairs. Many of the five-year-old students are returning to the school where they originally started their preschool education.

Approximately 150 experts from over 60 countries are attending the first in-person meeting of a new committee on fisheries management in Harpa, Reykjavik.

One man was arrested and detained on suspicion of assault in the Hlíðar neighborhood, while another was stripped of his driving license for speeding in Reykjavik.

Firefighters were called to the old Customs House in downtown Reykjavik due to a significant water leak, with steam reaching all five floors of the building.

The CEO of Strætó, the transport service provider for the Reykjavik and the capital region, has defended the company’s requirement that contractors pass on a significant portion of government subsidies for “clean energy buses.” According to Morgunblaðið, Strætó has already received 72 million krónur from contractors involved in public transport services. What’s This Story? Strætó […] The post Strætó CEO Defends Controversial Subsidy Policy for Clean Energy Buses appeared first on Iceland Review.

Icelandic basketball players caused a major upset in Reykjavik, defeating the Lithuanian national team 86:85 in the 3rd round of the first qualifying round for the World Cup.

The Toppstöðin building in Reykjavik has been sold for 420 million ISK, with the agreement signed by Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir. The building will be repurposed to house extreme sports and other outdoor recreational activities.

Reykjavikin murhat -sarjan ensimmäinen romaani ilmestyy Suomessa helmikuussa 2027, Islannissa syksyllä 2027. Tekeillä on myös kuudes osa suosittuun Hildur-dekkarisarjaan.

A meeting for the Icelandic low-cost airline Play is being held today at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica hotel.

Reykjavik City has admitted to providing incorrect information to the Althingi Ombudsman regarding key aspects of a case related to a missing planning officer's opinion on a meat processing plant.

Icelanders will soon vote in a referendum on whether Reykjavik should resume negotiations with Brussels to join the European Union, driven by renewed concerns over US President Donald Trump's intentions.

The District Prosecutor has issued a new indictment against three men suspected of setting fire to a police officer's car outside his home in West Reykjavik in August 2023.

Contractors for Reykjavik City were called out in the early hours of the morning to address snow-related tasks, with about 30 pieces of equipment already in use and more available.

The Grandaborg kindergarten in Vesturbær, Reykjavik, has finally reopened after 1,240 days (nearly three and a half years) of renovations, bringing joy to the children who marched from their temporary location.

Experts warn that the capital region's drinking water sources are vulnerable to pollution and require better preventative measures, noting that recent wildfires could have endangered them.

Reykjavik Airport played a key role as an alternate airport when weather conditions and accessibility at Keflavik Airport prevented 15 Icelandair planes from landing there on Thursday.

The Lithuanian men's national team suffered one of the most shameful defeats in the country's basketball history during the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Icelandic basketball players defeated the Lithuanian national team 86:85 in Reykjavik in the 3rd round of the first qualifying round for the World Cup, thus creating a real sensation.

A new poll ahead of the upcoming Reykjavik city council elections indicates the Social Democratic Alliance has the most support, though its lead over the Independence Party is within the margin of error.

The Centre Party has announced the top twelve candidates on its list for the upcoming Reykjavik city council elections.

Snow removal efforts in Reykjavik have been successful this morning, ensuring good road conditions despite heavy snow showers overnight and significant ice on the streets in the capital area.

The Reykjavik City Council has approved the cancellation of plans to build a new youth school in Laugardalur, behind the ice rink.

A store employee in downtown Reykjavik was assaulted by a thief who reacted violently when caught attempting to steal items from the store.

Driving conditions in the Reykjavik capital area have deteriorated due to snowfall, with police advising caution despite traffic flowing slowly.

Snowflakes are forecast to fall in the Reykjavik capital area from noon until evening today, though meteorologists do not expect significant traffic disruptions.

Reykjavik cemeteries are appealing to the public to stop feeding birds in their gardens, citing recent instances of food scraps being left around.

One person was arrested and detained in a jail cell following an assault in district 101 of Reykjavik overnight.